Frequently Asked Questions

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No, we don't recommend overlapping wallpaper seams. Seams should be always "butted" tightly together as well as smoothed down with a wallpaper seam smoother. Furthermore, properly "booked" wallpaper doesn't shrink on the wall. So there's no need to overlap.

Additional paste is not needed when wallpaper is properly applied over walls that have been preaped with a wallpaper primer. Use of extra paste in pre-pasted wallpaper leads to special probelms when trying to redecorate because it makes wallper more difficult to remove from the wall. By getting the walls ready and following the hanging instructions, your wallcovering should stick to the wall just right without extra wallpaper paste.

However, some decorators still prefer to use extra paste becasue some believe that especially in a bathroom, where the wallpaper is expected to be exposed to steamy moistures frequently, applying extra paste can create a fool-proof bond with the wall. But others prefer this method of wallpaper installation in Sydney, NSW similar to using a water tray. A thin paste solution is brushed on to the wallpaper in lieu of submerging the paper in water, thus it activates the pre-pasted backing with the moisture of the paste. This process is not necessary but if you think you need to add an extra paste to this pre-pasted wallpaper then always use a thin, watery coat of paste and apply it evenly to prevent uneven expanding as well as contracting of the paper.

Similarly as always, before wallpaper is applied to the wall, you should always be extra conscientious to "book" the wallpaper to allow for the adhesive as well as paper to be evenly activated.

We 'Akra Wallpapering Sydney, NSW' never recommend hanging new wallpaper over an existing wallpaper. The original bond can fail as well as the paper has high chances of coming off the wall or else buble dramatically if the new layer's tension exert on the old one.

We 'Akra Wallpapering Sydney, NSW' always recommend priming the wall firstly. Sometimes, as referred to the old fashioned process known as "sizing", priming is one of the most integral part of the whole wallpapering process. For your wallpaper to stick to, Primer makes and ideal as well as uniform surface for it. Priming the wall properly will also help in the removal of the wallpaper when it's time to update your room with a fresh new wallpaper. When you think its time to update your room with a new and fresh new wallpaper, priming the wall properly flawlessly helps in the removal of the wallpaper.

You will have to wait at least 36 hours after hanging our paintable wallpaper. This goes for painting it as well. Well, this allows the adhesive to fully dry as well as set. But if you try to paint too soon, the wallpaper will bubble in no time. Paintable wallpaper supports to be painted over several times. Therefore, changing your mind or redecorating in a new color scheme is no problem at all.

Paintable wallpaper does not need to be painted if you want to leave it as a clean, white textured wallcovering.

Use a special paint for paintable wallpaper is not necessary. You can paint over the wallpaper normally just as you would in a regular wall. Paintable wallpaper can be painted over several times, thus if you change your mind or redecorate in a new color scheme, that be of no problem.

Priming the Paintable wallpaper before painting is not compulsory. People have reported that priming fills some of the texture as well as leads to less dramatic relief in some cases.

Unfortunately, not all wallpaper removal in Sydney, NSW projects are easy. The adhesive behind the wallpaper is formulated to release when wet. Many people do not get the backing wet enough while removing the wallpaper. However, the process can be turned much easier when wallpaper perforation tool used, as well as allowed enough time for the wallpaper removal Sydney NSW solution that loosens up the paste. Use very hot water, if you are thinking of mixing the wallpaper removal in Sydney, NSW solution yourself.

Steamers are rarely necessary. A good wallpaper removal in Sydney, NSW solution and a wallpaper perforation tool should do the job. Just follow the manufacturer’s directions, and be patient. For more information see our How to Remove Wallpaper guide.

Damaged drywall is a common side effect of wallpaper removal, especially when removing old wallpaper. Kilz Oil Based Primer can be used to repair the wall or ask your retailer to recommend a primer formulated for repairing drywall. Kilz has an odorless formula, and also has high building capabilities, which aid in filling in imperfections. After priming, dpending on the condition of your walls, you may also will to "skim coat" the walls or else fill in imprefections by hand with a smoother.

If a piece of wallpaper is torn unexceptedly from the wall, you can easily smooth it out as well as glue it back into its old place. Use a small brush to apply paste to the piece, re-affix it firmly to the wall with a smoother and wipe away any extra glue with a damp sponge.

If you don’t have the original piece, or it is too damaged to replace, you will need additional wallpaper for the repair. Trim off any loose bits of wallpaper from the damaged area with a utility knife. Just, cut out a piece of the new wallpaper that is larger than the hole or torn part that you are trying to cover. Look where the pattern exactly matches the area you are trying to repair. Place the patch wallpaper over the damaged area and cut out a shape that is larger than the torn area, cutting through your patch piece and the wallpaper underneath. Slowly and gently take out the wallpaper from the wall that is beneath this new shape you have created. Apply glue to the patch piece and apply it on the wall. Wipe away any excess glue from the seams.

To avoid seams in your wallpaper, you will need to ensure that you have booked (if using a booking application method) and smoothed your wallpaper properly.

If you have selected a grasscloth wallpaper, the seams will show as there is no match to the pattern.

Booking: Booking gives the wallpaper a chance to relax and evenly absorb the moisture from the adhesive and/or wetting process. Wallpaper booked properly will never shrink after when it is applied to the wall. Learn more about booking wallpaper.

Smoothing: As you put up each strip and take care to smooth along the seamm just smooth the wallpaper into place. Use a wallpaper smoother when installing the paper. A rolling seam smoother or else a plastic wallpaper smoothing tool will always be of help to you while achieving a good seal. So that your wallpaper will never separate at the seams.

The match refers to the place where the design matches at the seams. You can check the back of your wallpaper to see the match information.

By the single roll, wallpaper is commonly priced. However, it is usually sold only in double roll or in bolt increments (double rolls and bolts are interchangeable). It's because wallpapers are packaged in bolts (double rolls). Therefore, they are needed to be sold in those increments. So, if you order 10 single rolls worth of wallpaper from us, then you can expect to receive 5 bolts when your order.

Paste-The-Wall is simply an unpasted wallpaper that you “paste in the wall” to hang it. In general, as per our findings, Paste-The-Wall wallpapers are the easiest to apply.

Unpasted wallpapers have no paste applied to its back, so you will compulsory need to purchase the paste. But we recommend hanging these wallpapers by “paste-the-wall” method. Or else, you will need to paste as well as book the paper.

Prepasted wallpapers always have a cured adhesive applied to its back. Therefore, it activates with water when "booked".

"Booking" wallpaper is basically an industry term that refers to the position of the wallpaper which should rest in while the glue activates.

Our Dealer Referral program is an opportunity for us to partner with the local stores and businesses who carry our wallpaper. When you buy wallpaper directly from our website, it helps to know that you have a wallpaper expert nearby who can help you with your project. And, because we are already shipping items to these stores for their customers, we are happy to ship your wallpaper there for free, too. In that way, if you have questions on how to hang your new wallpaper, or else need to get the wallpaper tools as well as paste, and other decorating items, you will have a trusted location to turn to "Akra Wallpapering Sydney, NSW". In return, to these stores, we offer a sales commission on every purchase if the store is selected as our the local partner. We believe this policy is considerate of local vendors who may be impacted by the convenience of online sales, as well as helpful for our customers who can benefit from great resources nearby.